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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Gavin Toman

Toman (Camlough) Gavin RIP, passed away at home 30th December 2022. Beloved son of Pauline and the late Jimmy RIP, husband of Orla, deeply devoted Daddy to Rhys and Chloe, loving brother of Geraldine, James, Jennifer, Matthew and Daniel, dearest brother in law to Jerome, Laura, Paul and Anna, a cherished nephew, friend and neighbour. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested in Newry Following €27,000 Cannabis Seizure

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit carried out an operation with HMRC, Thursday 22 December. Detective Inspector Sweeney said: “Three premises in the Newry area were searched and 1.5 kilos of cannabis, approximately €27,000, an estimated 2,000 cigarettes and an imitation firearm were seized. A 58 year old male was […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Armagh Man Charged With Stealing ATM at Fruitfields, Richill

By Paul Higgins An Armagh man appeared in court today (fri) accused of stealing a cash filled ATM in what a judge said was “clearly a sophisticated operation.” Newry Magistrates Court heard that “this operation took less than 60 seconds” for the stolen digger to drive across the forecourt, demolish the purpose built ATM building, […]

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Community Constituency Downpatrick Government International Newcastle South Down Stormont

Local Ukrainian Families Enjoy First Christmas in Northern Ireland at Denvirs

Ukrainian families living in the area on the Ukrainian resettlement scheme enjoyed a traditional Irish Christmas dinner at Denvirs Hotel in Downpatrick on Tuesday night. The event was attended by over 70 adults and children from Ukraine who are living in the Downpatrick, Newcastle, Strangford and Ballynahinch areas. The dinner was provided by Denvir’s Hotel, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Vehicles Set on Fire in Newry

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack on vehicles in the Lisgullion Park area of Newry in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 22 December. Sergeant Adams said: “Shortly before 3.30am, we received a report that two cars had been set on fire outside a residential property. “Luckily no one was injured […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Newry and Armagh

32 Year Old Arrested Regarding Natalie McNally Murder

A 32 year old man arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 32-year-old Natalie McNally in Lurgan on Monday 19th December, has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries. The investigation is still at an early stage and anyone […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth

€66k Secured for Local LGBTI+ Services – O’Dowd

Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news received this morning that Outcomers have secured €60k and the Drogheda LGBTQI Support Group have secured €6k under the 2022 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call. The 2022 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call for proposals ran from 22nd June 2022 – 20th July 2022. €1,209,832.35 has been made available in […]

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Community Constituency Government Lurgan Politics Stormont Upper Bann

DUP Don’t Know Where to Stand Regarding Protocol – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the DUP are picking and choosing what aspects of the Protocol suit them and that their refusal to form an Executive has punished ordinary workers and families. O’Dowd said: “There has now been a lack of Executive for six months due to the DUP maintaining that the […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

New Minister of State Appointments in Dail

The Government on the nomination of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, has formally appointed additional Ministers of State and assigned their responsibilities. Speaking this evening the Taoiseach said: “I wish the newly-appointed Ministers of State well in their portfolios. We have strong talent and ability from across the three Government parties. “Having emerged from Covid […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Murder Investigation Launched Following Lurgan Death

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 32-year-old died a violent death having been stabbed a number of times, and there are signs of defensive injuries. Natalie was murdered at her home in the Silverwood Green area […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics

Two New Sinn Féin Councillors for Newry City

Cathal King and Geraldine Kearns have now been officially co-opted as Sinn Féin councillors for the Newry City Electoral area. Sinn Fein Newry and Armagh have said: “We wish to thank the outgoing councillors Charlie Casey and Roisin Mulgrew for their services and wish them all the best for the future.” “We look forward to […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber NMD Council

A Treat for Music Lovers as Council Supports Delivery of Newry Chamber Music Programme

The delivery of a Council supported arts and community outreach programme by the internationally recognised Newry Chamber Music (NCM) will see live music of the highest calibre reaching communities across the City and beyond. The group’s current season programme is being assisted by a £20,000 funding package from the Council, which has been welcomed by […]